Exporting Toys to China? Understand GB 6675 First
Toy exporters, before chasing customers, understand one thing: if you want to sell in China, GB 6675 is not optional.
The standard looks intimidating, but it's really three blocks plus a few specific-product add-ons.
What GB 6675 actually covers
Bottom line: GB 6675 is China's mandatory toy safety standard — not recommended, not optional. It breaks down like this:
- Part 1 Basic requirements — the umbrella. Labeling, instructions, warnings, and the soluble element (heavy metal) limits.
- Part 2 Mechanical & physical properties — the most asked-about. Small parts, sharp edges, sharp points, cords, packaging film, projectile kinetic energy — all the ways a kid gets cut, choked, or strangled.
- Part 3 Flammability — toys shouldn't go up in flames easily, especially plush, headwear, and costumes.
- Parts 11-13 Specific products — swings, scooters, chemistry sets, each with its own standard.
The trap: what you think isn't a toy, might be
People assume "this isn't a toy, so GB 6675 doesn't apply." But the definition is broad — anything designed for children under 14 to play with counts. Battery-powered light-up toys, kids' costumes, even school teaching aids can get pulled in. One exporter sold a children's flashlight, figured it was a "flashlight" not a "toy," and got stopped at import. So ask first: would a kid play with this? If yes, prepare for toy compliance.
How it relates to EN 71 / ASTM F963
"Do I need more testing if I have EN 71?" — yes. GB 6675 draws on ISO 8124 but test methods and limits differ from EN 71 and ASTM F963. Europe needs EN 71, the US needs ASTM F963, China needs GB 6675. Three markets, three test reports, none substitutes for another. Multi-market exporters typically run all three.
Electric toys also need CCC
If the toy is electric (lights, sound, motors), beyond GB 6675 there's CCC — China Compulsory Certification. CCC-covered toys include electric toys, plastic toys, metal toys, projectile toys, and ride-on children's vehicles. So an electric toy for China is usually GB 6675 testing + CCC certification together.
How to check what applies to your product
Rather than guess, look it up. Drop your product description into a standards lookup tool — for example, we built StdFlow (stdflow.com), which maps products to applicable standards and shows full-text clauses of GB 6675 parts with reference chains. Saves you flipping through hundreds of pages of standards.
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FAQ
Is GB 6675 mandatory?
Yes. The GB 6675 series is China's mandatory national standard for toy safety. Toys in the CCC catalog must comply.
How many parts does GB 6675 have?
Part 1 basic requirements, Part 2 mechanical & physical properties, Part 3 flammability, plus specific product standards like swings, scooters and chemistry sets.
How does GB 6675 relate to EN 71?
Same philosophy, different requirements. GB 6675 draws on ISO 8124 and differs from EN 71 / ASTM F963 in test methods. Europe needs EN 71, China needs GB 6675 — they don't replace each other.
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